Pet Adoption | Pet adoption crisis in the north - Adopt a cat today!

Pet adoption crisis in the north - Adopt a cat today!

Posted on July 23, 2008
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Pet adoption centres are filling up quickly in the north of England, leaving hundreds of unwanted cats and kittens looking for a new home. Over the last 3 months, RSPCA inspectors, animal officers and the general public have been bringing in these abandoned cats and kittens hoping to find a home for them. This unusual increase has meant that most animal centres are near bursting point and will soon be a health and safety risk.

Staff working at these specialist centres believe that the increase in unwanted cats and kittens is down to a lot of stray cats giving birth during the spring months and that the summer months are traditionally a time when pet adoption is at its lowest. As well as this a lot of owners don’t neuter their cats obviously leading to unwanted kittens. Everyone involved is hoping to find new homes for these cats and kittens as many have been at the centres for many weeks.

Peter Bolton, an animal welfare regional manager is urging people who are interested in adopting a cat to step forward and contact a local centre as soon as possible. Mr Bolton said “We have never known anything like it. Our centres have never been so crowded with cats and kittens and it’s heartbreaking to see so many animals without a permanent home. We have had some cats waiting months for the perfect owner to walk through the door.”

“We have cats to suit every personality and household and hope there may be people out there willing to give these cats a second chance of happiness.

“I would advise anyone thinking about taking on a pet to come and visit one of our many branch animal centres across the north. There are so many animals needing help and you would be making a really positive difference to their lives.”

If you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten in your local area please contact the RSPCA on their specific Pet adoption line: 0300 123 8484.

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4 Responses to “Pet adoption crisis in the north - Adopt a cat today!”

  1. sara on August 26th, 2008 12:11 pm

    Hey
    I’m looking for kittens up for adoption in Bolton
    Thank You

  2. Vlad on August 26th, 2008 1:49 pm

    Hi Sara,

    There is a number for you to call if you wish to adopt a kitten in the Bolton area. Call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8484 and I’m sure they will be able to help :-)

  3. Margaret Hall on November 6th, 2008 6:47 pm

    Im desperate for a kittem but cant find one anyway, been looking for 2 weeks. I live in Tyne and Wear

  4. Anonymous on November 11th, 2008 4:22 pm

    Hi Margaret,

    Good to hear from you. I’d advise you to call the RSPCA number on 0300 123 8484 and they will find you a cat :-)

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